Electronics
Best Over-ear Headphones 2026
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Ranked by aggregated score from RTINGS, Wirecutter, Tom's Guide and T3. Over-ear ANC and audiophile headphones — every premium pick tested and weighted.
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#1 Overall over-ear
Updated August 2026
Sony WH-1000XM6
The benchmark for noise cancellation
THE undig SCORE — 5 SOURCES, UNTANGLED
91
Out of 100
#2 Overall over-ear
Updated August 2026
Bose QuietComfort Ultra
Legendary comfort, immersive audio
THE undig SCORE — 5 SOURCES, UNTANGLED
90
Out of 100
#3 Overall over-ear
Updated August 2026
Sennheiser Momentum 4
60 hours of audiophile sound
THE undig SCORE — 5 SOURCES, UNTANGLED
86
Out of 100
#4 Overall over-ear Apple Ecosystem Pick
Updated August 2026
Apple AirPods Max 2
The ultimate headphone for the Apple ecosystem
THE undig SCORE — 5 SOURCES, UNTANGLED
83
Out of 100
#5 Overall over-ear
Updated August 2026
Jabra Evolve2 85
Built for the open-plan office
THE undig SCORE — 3 SOURCES, UNTANGLED
86
Out of 100
#6 Overall over-ear
Updated August 2026
Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3
Audiophile sound meets ANC
THE undig SCORE — 4 SOURCES, UNTANGLED
83
Out of 100
#7 Overall over-ear
Updated August 2026
Beyerdynamic DT 700 Pro X
Studio monitor precision for home listening
THE undig SCORE — 4 SOURCES, UNTANGLED
82
Out of 100
#8 Overall Budget Pick
Updated August 2026
Anker Soundcore Q45
Excellent ANC under €60
THE undig SCORE — 4 SOURCES, UNTANGLED
76
Out of 100